
Bruce Abbott
ActingAbout Bruce Abbott
Bruce Paul Abbott (born July 28, 1954) is an American actor. He has appeared in movies such as Re-Animator, Bad Dreams, The Prophecy II, Out of Time, and Bride of Re-Animator, and the TV series Dark Justice. Abbott's career began as a dancer/actor in the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon, where he spent three seasons in the late 1970s. In 1980, Abbott relocated from Portland to Hollywood ("in the middle of the actors' strike, and I didn't know Anyone," he recalls). Shortly afterwards, he was cast as the villain in the movie Tag: The Assassination Game. He met his future (first) wife, Linda Hamilton on the set. The union produced one child, Dalton Bruce (born October 4, 1989) (who can be seen in Terminator II as "Infant John Connor"). Bruce and Linda divorced circa 1989. That same year, on the Dallas, Texas, set of the TV movie Trapped, Abbott met actress Kathleen Quinlan. They married April 12, 1994 and have 1 son, Tyler Quinlan (born October 17, 1990). Throughout his career, Abbott has been a guest star on many TV series Murder She Wrote, Family Law, Diagnosis: Murder, and more. He had a recurring role in the short-lived series The Net, based on the film of the same title starring Sandra Bullock. Abbott is semi-retired from acting. He is an architect and artist and works in the custom-design industry. He has designed his last two homes. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Bruce Abbott reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 26 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: TV Movie
The majority of Bruce Abbott's filmography leans towards the TV Movie genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 12% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Bruce Abbott remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Re-Animator Resurrectus, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Bruce Abbott Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Bruce Abbott's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Bruce Abbott.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Eagles in the Chicken Coop | President Brad | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Dream Cast | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | A Call to Arms | Major Zelnis USMC | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Re-Animator Resurrectus | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Trance | Taylor Black | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Prophecy II | Thomas Daggett | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Melanie Darrow | Alex Kramer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Black Scorpion | Michael Russo | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Demolitionist | Jack Crowley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Bride of Re-Animator Documentary | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Dillinger | Harry Pierpont | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Kaleidoscope | Sam (Father) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Bride of Re-Animator | Dr. Dan Cain | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Johnny Ryan | Tom Kelly | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Trapped | John Doe | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Out of Time | Channing Taylor | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Casual Sex? | Keith | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Bad Dreams | Dr. Alex Karmen | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Baja Oklahoma | Dove Christian | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Summer Heat | Jack Ruffin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Interzone | Swan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Re-Animator | Dan Cain | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Command 5 | Deke Williams | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Velvet | Breed | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Why Me? | Markus | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Tag: The Assassination Game | Loren Gersh | Flop | Similar → |
Bruce Abbott - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Bruce Abbott?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bruce Abbott is "Re-Animator Resurrectus" with a rating of 7.3/10.
How many movies has Bruce Abbott acted in?
Bruce Abbott has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Bruce Abbott?
Other notable films include "Re-Animator", "Bride of Re-Animator", and "Baja Oklahoma".




